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10 Game Changing Forwards/Centers Heading Into the Season

10 Game Changing Forwards/Centers Heading Into the Season
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez November 5, 2024 @ 10:06 AM
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Logan Goncalves
Logan Goncalves 6'6" | SF/PF | 2027
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Jakob Hamblin
Jakob Hamblin 6'4" | PF | 2026
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Oscar Keegan
Oscar Keegan 6'6" | SF | 2028
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Logan Woolstenhulme
Logan Woolstenhulme 6'5" | SF | 2025
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Maddox Schijf
Maddox Schijf 6'6" | SF/PF | 2027
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Jax Clark
Jax Clark 6'7" | PF | 2026
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Gavin Crane
Gavin Crane 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Callen Tollestrup
Callen Tollestrup 6'8" | PF | 2026
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Madden Johnsen
Madden Johnsen 6'4" | PF | 2027
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Ty Easton Cogswell
Ty Easton Cogswell 6'8" | PF | 2025
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Vai Higby
Vai Higby 6'5" | SF | 2025
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Jordan Kohler
Jordan Kohler 6'5" | SF | 2025
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He could be an elite game changer this season for AF that makes them a true contender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1290118"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535d15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Higby is ready to make an impact right now. He has been hearing from a few schools but this kid is going to be a steal. More than likely a D2 kid but he has improved so much over the years. He is a SF that can shoot and just maneuver around like a little guard. He can post you or break you down in the perimeter. One of the better left unsigned kids out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2218128"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535d56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pine View is a sleeper team that has some talent and Maddox is among them in that category. He could easily help elevate this team. He has the skill set to be a game changer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2296177"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535d93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woolstenhulme was a problem at state this past year. He is likely not going to sneak up on anyone this season but even though most teams will know what he will do he is still going to be tough to stop and my guess is that he will find a way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1724359"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535dcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnsen is set to have a breakout year. He looks stronger, quicker and sharper. He could help this WX team make a run in Region. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1960161"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535e0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tollestrup is going to get open looks and he is going to have options. He can shoot but he can also put the ball in the floor. With his ability to run the floor he is set to get single coverage and that could equate to easy buckets. If he can be a presence he is goign to help open things up for everyone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2604926"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535e4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goncalves is in a unique position as he continues to develop he could get. some valuable minutes here and there and could easily use that time on the floor to gain experience and help his team this season and in years to come. He is a player that moves well and has a solid foundation. He can play with his back to the basket but also face up. Look for him to continue to get reps and get in and he could really add depth to his team in the height department. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1960181"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535e8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crane is a hidden gem up North. He has major IQ and he plays well as a SF that can catch and create with hsi vision and with his simple jabs. Crane has a chance to really continue to develop his perimeter game and spread the floor. If he can be that all-aroung player at the SF position he could be tough to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450656"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535ec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">New kid on the block is going to be tough no matter where he plays this coming season. It is hard to see him not starting as a freshman because he has the intangibles and skill set. If his motor gets right as a freshman he is going to be a monster quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1164725"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672a429535f01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you haven't seen Kohler play in awhile you are going to see a strong SF with eliet guard skills. He will be a grab and go player off the rebounds that will weave in and out of traffic. He is trouble in the open floor as he can pull from deep but also use that good shooting ability to drag a defender out and then zoom by them as he attacks the rim. Kohler can play above the rim and his motor is much improved. He could be a major factor in teh improvement of his teams play for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A Few Others</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson Malan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2492587' first='Jakob' last='Hamblin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chamberlin Burgess</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1421826' first='Ty' last='Easton Cogswell']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Jax Clark

Jax Clark

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Vai Higby

Vai Higby

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
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CLASS 2025
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Higby SF
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Height
6'5"
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Highland
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Vai Higby

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Maddox Schijf

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SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
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CLASS 2027
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Height
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Pine View
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Logan Woolstenhulme

Logan Woolstenhulme

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SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
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CLASS 2025
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Logan
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Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
South Summit
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Madden Johnsen

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Woods Cross
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Callen Tollestrup

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Timpview
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Logan Goncalves

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Bingham
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Gavin Crane

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Green Canyon
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Oscar Keegan

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East
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Jordan Kohler

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Skyridge
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